The thief rides up alongside another cyclist and snatches the cyclist's bag.
This is how the police describe the thieves' latest approach.
In some cases, the thief has traveled on a moped.
- We always try to be at the forefront and prevent new crimes.
But thieves are constantly finding new ways to access what they want.
Of course this is cheeky.
An accident can also happen, says police spokesman Rickard Lundqvist to SVT Nyheter Skåne on Sunday.
In rush hour traffic
In recent days alone, the police have received dozens of reports of cycling thieves.
The thefts take place mainly during the morning and afternoon rush hour and mainly in the central parts of Malmö.
Several of the thefts have taken place at Södervärn, in Västra Hamnen and in the area around Triangeln.
It is unclear whether this is one or more perpetrators acting according to this mode.
The information about the report is vague and the police are calling for tips from the public.
Do not have anything on the package holder
The police urge Malmö cyclists to avoid transporting their handbags or computer bags on the luggage rack.
- The important thing is to be vigilant about this when cycling.
Then, of course, it is difficult to have eyes in the neck, but you can avoid having your bag on the package holder, says Rickard Lundqvist.
There is no information that anyone was injured in connection with the thefts.